No. 5 Michigan defeated No. 2 UConn 77-66 on Thursday night, securing the program's highest-ranked win in history. Te'Yala Delfosse scored a career-high 22 points and Olivia Olson added 19, leading the Wolverines to their first victory over a top-five opponent at Crisler Center. The win improved Michigan's all-time record against top-five teams to 3-4.
The Huskies, who entered the game on a 39-game regular-season winning streak, fell to 5-1 on the season. Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico credited her balanced roster of juniors, including third-team All-America forward Olivia Olson and 2024 Olympian Syla Swords, for the program's rise. Geno Auriemma acknowledged Michigan's organization and discipline, stating his team was outplayed from the opening tip.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the Wolverines, who celebrated on the floor with 9,575 fans in attendance.
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